Davell Crawford & His New Orleans Jazz Men are on their way to South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center to kick off the first show in our 10th Anniversary Season on Saturday, September 20. Band members include Jerome Jennings (drums), Kid Chocolate (trumpet), Gregory Agid Music (clarinet & sax), Nikolass Snyder (banjo) and Grayson Hackelman (double bass).

“Playing our music, and learning from our forefathers of New Orleans music, my generation understands just how important it is in our song, dance and culture to celebrate life.” Davell Crawford

We’ll start celebrating at 6:30 p.m. with complimentary coffee, soft drinks, beignets and music from Tom Sorce. Davell & His New Orleans Creole Jazz Men starts at 7:30. Get Tickets!

At our 2014-15 Performing Arts Series Preview Event in June, Chad Piechocki announced that he had made the difficult decision to leave SMPAC after being chosen for the Managing Director position with Present Music, a major Milwaukee-based arts organization that produces new music concerts. We will miss Chad, and wish him well in his new position. Here is an excerpt from his farewell statement.

Welcome to our 10th anniversary season. It is with much excitement and anticipation that we present 10 shows to celebrate this milestone. As with any major anniversary, this is a chance to reflect and pay tribute to the tremendous vision and support that created and sustains this vibrant performing arts center. It also invites us to look ahead to what SMPAC can do in the future for the citizens, families, and students of South Milwaukee and the arts patrons of greater Milwaukee.